Moving from Burlington, VT to Washington, DC
About 505 miles across a state line, from Vermont into District of Columbia, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Burlington, VT to Washington, DC covers about 505 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,273 – $3,030 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 114 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 505 miles between Vermont and District of Columbia, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,273 – $3,030 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Burlington to Washington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,704 – $2,273 | $1,227 – $1,636 | $818 – $1,091 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,045 – $2,727 | $1,473 – $1,963 | $982 – $1,309 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,273 – $3,030 | $1,636 – $2,182 | $1,091 – $1,454 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,613 – $3,485 | $1,882 – $2,509 | $1,254 – $1,673 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,954 – $3,939 | $2,127 – $2,836 | $1,418 – $1,891 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,409 – $4,545 | $2,454 – $3,272 | $1,636 – $2,182 |
Transport only, for an estimated 505 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Burlington to Washington
505 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,525. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,273 to $3,030, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Burlington to Washington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 114 people a year (±80) moved from Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington, to District of Columbia, DC, home to Washington. Going the other way: about 143 people a year (±91). Movers from Chittenden County make up 0.2% of the 56,680 people a year who moved into District of Columbia from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 0 people a year (±247) moving from Vermont to District of Columbia and about 228 people a year (±306) from District of Columbia to Vermont — a net gain for Vermont of about 228 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, VT | 771 ±345 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 526 ±196 |
| Addison County, VT | 341 ±103 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 335 ±137 |
| Washington County, VT | 229 ±106 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD | 5,604 ±979 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 4,380 ±582 |
| Arlington County, VA | 2,881 ±512 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 2,217 ±690 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,538 ±527 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Burlington (9 counting those licensed only inside Vermont). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.1% of their 39 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 434207 | Colchester · 5 mi | 35 trucks | 42 | 31.8% of 22 |
| Booska World Wide MoversUSDOT 786533 | South Burlington · 3 mi | 10 trucks | 13 | 16.7% of 6 |
| McLure Moving & StorageUSDOT 86305 | Essex Junction · 8 mi | 9 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Sargent's MovingUSDOT 821114 | Morrisville · 29 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | — |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageUSDOT 1653526 | So Burlington · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1596307 | Winooski · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Washington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Washington: JK Moving Services (Sterling, 173 trucks), Eagle Van Lines Inc (Temple Hills, 72 trucks), Town and Country Movers Inc (Gaithersburg, 64 trucks), A&A Transfer LLC (Chantilly, 62 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Vermont into District of Columbia, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Burlington to Washington
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 505 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Washington
A local move inside Washington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Washington are Arlington (about 4 mi), Annapolis (about 35 mi), Baltimore (about 42 mi).
Other routes from Burlington
All routes from Burlington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Montpelier, VT | ~41 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Burlington to Albany, NY | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Burlington to Boston, MA | ~212 mi | $954 – $1,272 |
| Burlington to Hartford, CT | ~221 mi | $995 – $1,326 |
| Burlington to Ann Arbor, MI | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
| Burlington to Charleston, WV | ~708 mi | $3,186 – $4,248 |
| Burlington to Raleigh, NC | ~776 mi | $3,492 – $4,656 |
| Burlington to Louisville, KY | ~908 mi | $4,086 – $5,448 |
Also moving to Washington: from Arlington, VA, from Annapolis, MD, from Baltimore, MD, from Richmond, VA.
Burlington to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Washington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 505 miles cost about $1,704 – $2,273 for a studio, $2,273 – $3,030 for a two-bedroom home and $2,613 – $3,485 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Burlington to Washington take?
The drive is about 9 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Burlington to Washington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,091 – $1,454 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,273 – $3,030 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,636 – $2,182.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Burlington to Washington?
Yes. Burlington is in Vermont and Washington is in District of Columbia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Burlington hold it.
How many people move from Burlington to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 114 people a year (margin of error ±80) moved from Chittenden County, which contains Burlington, to District of Columbia, which contains Washington.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.